I'm trying to take off the shroud on my MSI Ventus 3X 3070 GPU, but I'm struggling because the screws are incredibly tight, almost impossible to unscrew. I'm using the correct screwdrivers, Philips sizes 0 and 00, along with a flathead 1.2mm. The fan screws were easy to remove, but these shroud screws are giving me a hard time.
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Have you thought about using an elastic band on top of the screw? It can give you that extra grip. Just make sure to apply some downward pressure while you turn it. If that doesn't do the trick, there are plenty of videos on YouTube with other methods you might find helpful. This trick has saved me a few times!
Would a rubber band work too? I’ve tried using them in the past with other screws, but they always seemed to break before I made any progress. I do use a driver that lets me press down while I twist, so maybe I’m not applying enough force.